Basil Substitutes: oregano, parsley, thyme, kale, dried tarragon or arugula. There is nothing worse than pulling out the ingredients to cook a recipe to realize your missing one sole component. If Basil is the ingredient missing from your spice rack, the good news is there are a number of substitutes that can be used in […]
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The 5 Best Chili Powder Substitutes
We love spice in our household! We use chili powder in everything- that and cayenne pepper! So it is helpful to know that chili powder is actually a blend of different spices, including cayenne pepper. This can be tricky when you are out of chili powder because you may want to grind chiles as a […]
The Best Snacks for Toddlers
Good snacks for toddlers can be hard to find. As a mom, you are always looking for snacks that are healthy and not too sugary. But sometimes, you don’t care about any of that because you just want them to get into their car seat or to listen so whatever their favorite snack is, you […]
Thanksgiving Questions Answered: How Long Do Potatoes Last?
With Thanksgiving coming up, we want to answer some of the random cooking questions you may find yourself asking. I find myself spending way too much time on Thanksgiving googling silly questions like: how long do potatoes last? can you freeze leftover turkey? how much gravy per person? how much is a pat of butter? […]
How Long Can Cooked Chicken Sit Out?
We do a lot of entertaining so appetizers and grilled meat sit out on the counter for hours. After a long day and some drinks, people will keep picking at the food. So I always wonder: how long can cooked chicken sit out? I do not want to be responsible for people feeling sick the […]
The 6 Best Peanut Oil Substitutes
Peanut oil is great for frying because it has a high smoke point so it is good for deep-frying. It is used by major fast food chains to fry French fries and onion rings. Peanut oil is a vegetable oil. It has a high smoke point of 448 degrees. However, temperature is important when frying. […]
